Who created "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Farnese Palace"?

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Farnese Palace was created by Francesco Villamena in 16th century.

What medium is "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Farnese Palace"?

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Farnese Palace is Engraving.

Is "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Farnese Palace" in the public domain?

Yes, Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Farnese Palace is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Farnese Palace

Q: When was "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Farnese Palace" created?

This artwork was created 16th century.

Francesco Villamena

16th century

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

sheet: 15 1/16 x 18 11/16 in. (38.2 x 47.4 cm) plate: 15 1/16 x 17 9/16 in. (38.2 x 44.6 cm) mount: 17 1/2 x 21 7/8 in. (44.5 x 55.6 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1941

Accession Number

41.72(3.54)

Tags

RomePalaces

Art Historical Context

Step into the grandeur of Renaissance Rome with *Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Farnese Palace*, a stunning 16th-century engraving by Francesco Villamena. This print is part of the celebrated *Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae* ("Mirror of Roman Magnificence") series, a collection of images that captured the Eternal City's ancient ruins, palaces, and modern marvels for eager collectors across Europe. Villamena, a skilled Italian engraver, meticulously rendered the imposing Farnese Palace—one of Rome's most opulent residences, built for the powerful Farnese family by architects like Antonio da ...

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Farnese Palace

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